Payroll Manager

Location: Southampton
Region: Hampshire
Category: Head Office - Southampton (SBH) (Payroll)
Vacancy Type: Permanent/Full Time
Salary: £45,000-£47,000 Competitive Salary

Snows Group is an AM Top 50 automotive retailer covering 20 brands at 54 franchises. Based in the south and south‑west of England the business differentiates itself by delivering outstanding customer service for its customers and manufacturer partners. We are looking for a Payroll Manager to join the Payroll Team at Snows Head Office, Southampton.

The Payroll Manager is responsible for ensuring that the appropriate financial processes and procedures are established and followed to achieve the efficient and timely operation of the company's payroll. The Payroll Manager manages a team of three to achieve this. This role reports to the HR Director and is part of the wider HR team delivering the People Agenda.

• Oversees and directs the company's payroll procedures.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws; payroll tax obligations; and internal policies.
• Manages and coaches the payroll team to deliver the company's payroll in a timely fashion.
• Liaises with auditors and manages payroll tax audits.
• Complies with the Pension regulations and ensures Snows' Colleagues are enrolled and their records are kept up to date.
• Acts as the Pension liaison with Snows' existing pension provider and shares information across the Group.
• Collaborates with the wider Human Resource team and Accounts to ensure colleague information regarding pay is correct monthly.
• Maintains accurate records and prepares all necessary payroll reports.
• Contributes to the monthly People Metrics for the HR Director.
• Ensures P11d's / P60's are processed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Provides annual statutory reports such as Gender Pay Gap in the required timescale.
• Provides support, advice and assistance on matters of pay or colleague benefits.
• Acts as an ambassador for GDPR protocols.
• Accurately calculates and transfers monthly payments to HMRC for tax and NI contributions, and other deductions and returns.
• Ensures accurate holiday pay compliance calculations.
• Ensures accurate information on Coopers & CIPHR for Company Car users to capture mileage and private fuel deductions.
• Resolves issues and answers payroll-related questions with empathy and clarity.
• Upholds payroll guidelines and revises policies and procedures when required.
• Complies with legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising senior management on needed actions.
• Maintains colleague confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.

• CIPP level 4 or equivalent experience.
• Current knowledge and understanding of PAYE and HMRC regulations, payroll compliance and other related laws (e.g. Pension/RTI submissions/ONS reporting/Gender Pay Gap reporting).
• Works well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to problem‑solve.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including advanced Excel;
  Payroll systems (CIPHR Payroll) or any other industry‑standard payroll software.
• The ability to lead and motivate a team.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Respect for confidential information.

• Competitive salary.
• Full training and support to help you immerse yourself in the role and Snows values.
• 30 days holiday, inc. Bank holidays plus additional holiday entitlement as recognition of length of service with Snows at 5, 10, 15, 20 years anniversary (pro rata for part‑time employees).
• Birthday day off.
• Discounted MOTs, service, and parts.
• 'Recommend a Friend' and 'Introducing a Customer' scheme.
• Life Assurance benefit.
• Snows contributory pension scheme.
• BEN - Employee Assistance Programme.
• Excellent development opportunities to learn and grow with Snows.
• Role dependent – tool box insurance.

Hours of work:
Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00 (with 1 hour for lunch).

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period; therefore, we encourage you to apply early to avoid…